New Zealand Sky Tower Travel Guide

Auckland City

Scenic spot introduction:

The Sky Tower is 328 meters high and is a landmark building in New Zealand. It is the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere and the 13th tallest building in the world. The Sky Tower is a sightseeing and radio broadcasting tower located between Victoria St. and Hobson St. in the center of Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. It was built in 1996. It was opened to the public on March 3, 1997. About 1 million tourists visit here every year. The sky tower is highly safe and can withstand strong winds of 200 kilometers per hour, earthquakes of magnitude 7 on the Richter scale 40 kilometers away, and earthquakes of magnitude 8 on the Richter scale 20 kilometers away. The tower has a multi-layered observation deck and high-powered telescope at 190 meters, which allows tourists to enjoy the panoramic view of Auckland. Visitors can also muster the courage to stand on the glass floor and admire the scenery below their feet.

Attractions distribution:

The Sky Tower is a sightseeing and radio broadcasting tower with a height of 328 meters. It is the 13th largest independent observation tower in the world. About 1 million tourists visit this place every year.

Scenic spot features:

Photography, sightseeing, leisure, vacation, high-rise buildings

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Oceania>New Zealand>Auckland City

How to get there:

Auckland's public transportation mainly includes BUS and rail. You can go directly by bus and pay according to the price (you can get change), or you can buy a BUS-PASS.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Sky Tower ticket prices:

$28/person

Scenic area opening hours:

8:30-18:00

Travel Tips

Travel Notes of Travellers:

Travel Guide: New Zealand Free Travel Guide for 12 Days 2018

travelling guideline:

Play: Vertigo is an activity to climb the Sky Tower. A dedicated person will lead you all the way to the top of the Sky Tower. Vertigo is not only thrilling but also provides you with stunning views of Auckland. Sky Jump is specially designed for travelers who want to test their courage, allowing you to jump from a 192-meter tower into the sky.

Eat: The Sky Tower has two distinctive restaurants: the first is called Orbit Revolving Restaurant, which is a revolving restaurant with first-class set menus to choose from; the other is The Observatory Seafood Buffet , can provide the new and highest quality buffet service.